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Home My WebLink About1978-12-13 City Council Regular MinutesRegular Meeting of City of Apache Junction City Council December 13, 1978 ATTENDANCE: The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. All council members were present. SPRING ELECTION DISCUSSED: There was discussion of the upcoming spring election.A proclam- ation must be published by December 15, 1978 for the election to be held as planned.Jerry Burgess moved that the proclamation be published in the Mesa Tribune.John Granillo seconded the motion, which was carried. CHANGES IN ZONING REQUESTED: Correspondence was read.The council was presented with a request for a change in zoning from Larry Green s and another request for a change in zoning from David Walker.Initially, Vinton Peck moved to turn these requests over to Thomas Damia,nols committee for investigation, with two separate motions, one for each applicant. Marie Shanks seconded the motion for Larry Green and John Granillo seconded the motion for David Walker.After some discussion with the council members, residents, C.T. Parks and Joe Saggio,and Terry Smith, representing the Planning and Zoning Department of Pinal County, Mr. Peck moved to table the matter until December 20, 1978.Marie Shanks seconded and the motion was carried. RAINDANCE MOBILE HOME PARK BINGO LICENSE APPROVED—OLD BUSINESS We have a request from the county to return the bingo license application for Raindance Mobile Home Park since it is outside the city limits.Marie Shanks moved to comply with this request. Jerry Burgess seconded the motion, which was carried. MEETING DATE DISCU6sED: Vinton Peck moved to amend the city ordinance establishing date, time and place of meeting to read each Wednesday, instead of the first and third Wednesday, effective until March .preceding the election.Roy Hudson seconded the motion;which was carried. The possibility of having two work (discu8sion) meetings per month was suggested by Dwight Stenbakken from the Arizona League of Cities and Towns.Vinton Peck moved that two of the four monthly meetings be held on a night other then Wednesday.Marie Shanks amended the motion, adding that two meeting$ would be business meetings and two would be work meetings.Roy Hudson felt that not being able to vote at all meetings would restrict the muncil.Motion was withdrawn by Marie Shanks. The procedure for changing ordinances was discussed with Dwight Stenbakken (LACT), and he explained that all that was necessary was for the council to vote.John Granillo felt any other night Regular Meeting contld December 13, 1978 Page 2 would cause a conflict, so the meetings will still be each Wednesday. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED: Jeff Gongoll, representing the Central Arizona Association of Governments, distributed a job summary for the position of city clerk.The possibility of getting some GETA to fill some of the clerical positione was mentioned but no motions were made. ELECTION OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE: Election operational procedure was discussed and a proposed or- dinance distributed.Virginia 6eeman moved to table voting on the election ordinance until December 20, 1978.John Granillo seconded and motion carried with five members in favor.Roy Hudson Opposed. Vinton Peck was absent. TENTATIVE INTERIM BUDGET: A tentative budget was reviewed.The contingency fund was changed from a 5%figure to a flat $5,000 by a motion made by John Granillo and seconded by Tom Damiano.Virginia Seeman wanted to table the budget but Roy Hudson clarified this is only a tentative budget for the six month period until a permanent council is elected.The budget can be changed to a lesser amount but it cannot go any higher.Marie Shanks moved to increase the allot- ment for census from $5,000 to $8,000 due to a change of cost. John Granillo seconded the motion, which was carried.John Granillo moved that the budget be published as amended with a total of $43,660.Jerry Burgess seconded and motion was carried with four votes in favor, Vinton Peck absent, Virginia Seeman and Marie Shanks abstaining. BANK CHOSEN FOR WARRANT SYSTEM: Brief statements by Barry Grandil of Valley National Bank, Bob DeBow of Copper State Bank and Marilyn of First National Bank were made to the council with a little information on what each could do on the warrant system.Marie Shanks suggested the bank be chosen when funds were in.Roy Hudson pointed out that a warrant system is needed so bills can be paid.Virginia Seeman moved to open an account with Copper State Bank.Motion was seconded by John Granillo and carried with four votes.Marie Shanks and Jerry Burgess abstained and Vinton Peck Absent.Joe Saggio mentioned if there are any major stockholders in Copper State Bank on the council there may be a conflict of interest. GAVEL PRESENTED: A myrtlewood gavel was made and presented by Chuck Meader to Mayor Hudson. Regular Meeting cont'd December 13, 1978 Page 3 INSURANCE DISCUSSED: Jim O'Donnell of O'Donnell Insurance Agency advised that the ap- plication for general liability (single limit of $1,000) has been submitted.Mr. O'Donnell will, if approved by the council, submit a request for a quote on Errors and Omissions Coverage for the council.Coverage will not be bound, thus there will be no obligation until the council approves the cost, which will be based on population.The Agency will submit an approximate 8,000 residents in the city limits, subject to audit as a newly formed municipality.Jerry Burgess moved to submit a request for quote. Marie Shanks seconded with motion carried. BUILDING PERMITS: Building permits were brought up.More information about build- ing permits will be presented after Terry Smith and Tom Damiano discuss it.Bill McDaniel reported that $115,000 in fines were paid into the county in 1978 and most of these are payable in Apache Junction. MAGISTRATE DISCUSSED: If there is a magistrate appointed it could mean as much as $10,000 a month to the city.Possibly some clerical help such as CETA from the Central Arizona Association of Governments could be offered to help keep city and county paperwork seperated.John Granillo will again talk to Percy Davis to try to negotiate costs. AMUSEMENT TAX: The State Tax Commission is sending some information to John Granillo regarding the dog track.An estimated $26,000,000 in retail sales was transacted in Apache Junction in 1977 and a 2% amusement tax on dog races would bring in some out of town money. LA SIESTA BINGO LICENSE APPROVED: Bingo licenses previously submitted for La Siesta Mobil$Home Park were recommended for approval by Marie Shanks, since it is just for entertainment and not for profit.Marie Shanks made the motion. Virginia Seeman seconded and the motion carried.Vinton PecK absent. PARK DISCUSSED: Richard Damiano reported that he would meet with James Karam and see about getting the park on State Route 88 donated to the city, though the county will not give up the maintenance yard. Regular Meeting contld December 13, 1978 Page 4 BANK ACCOUNT DISCUSSED: Marie Shanks reported that only council members will be able to sign checks, and the appointed treasurer cannot sign.Two per-j sons from the council will sign the signature card.John Granillo suggested a resolution that the $100.60 the city has be used as a petty cash fund for office supplies and that amounts up to $50.00 can be paid out without prior approval of the council but checks must be signed by two council members. ROAD SIGN CHANGE REQUESTED: Marie Shanks called to the attention of the council a sign on State Route 88 that obstructs vision.This will be turned over to Vinton Pecks' committee for investigation. TRAFFIC CONTROL DISCUSSED: Richard Damiano suggested checking into reducing the speed limit on U.S. 60 to 33 from 43 miles per hour.Also, with the new shopping center west of the Pizza Hut, there may be some traffic jams caused by traffic coming from the east turning left.Richard Damiano feels this should be of concern. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Approved this day of 1979 by the Mayor and City Council. ulT1 CLERK